Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid ‘alarm’ over China
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, said stronger, more self-reliant allies are key to deterrence. (EPA Images pic) SINGAPORE: US defence secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of “rightful…